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Tzuco, Chicago, IL
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Tzuco

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4.7
4.7
993 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 90 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 993 people are saying

Tzuco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tzuco dazzles with "phenomenal Mexican food" that elevates traditional flavors. Guests revel in the "beautiful atmosphere" and "spectacular service." Notable dishes include the "outstanding" short rib and "delicious" desserts. Creative cocktails and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, making it a "must try" in Chicago.

993 Reviews
  1. Alejandro VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was perfect. We just were a little unlucky to sit next to a loud lady.

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  2. Mary VIP

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Drinks were amazing. Hard to see the menu it’s so dark in there and very loud it was hard to hear our waiter. Food menu was also confusing and a little too experimental

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  3. Diara VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing and the service was awesome. I would definitely recommend!!

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  4. Jennifer

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and so was the server, but our experience with one of your managers ruined our experience. We had a reservation at Tzuco at 5:30 PM. I arrived on time, ordered a drink and two appetizers. My aunt and cousin arrived around 5:45 and ordered drinks as well. We were waiting for my stepdaughter, who got delayed at work and arrived closer to 7 PM. The food was fantastic and our server was kind and professional throughout. He even told my stepdaughter to take her time when she arrived. Unfortunately, our experience was ruined by a rude bald man who we assume was the front-of-house manager. He approached our table aggressively, demanding that we order food immediately and be out by 8 PM, even though we had already ordered appetizers and drinks and were planning to order entrées once our full party arrived. He then walked off abruptly. When my aunt calmly told him he was being rude, he dismissed her and proceeded to have a busser remove our appetizers, which we were still eating. He also glared at us every time he walked by. The restaurant was not completely full. We took a photo of the open tables to show there was no justification for the way the manager treated us. It’s really disappointing to be treated that way at an otherwise great restaurant. Unfortunately, we won’t be coming back.

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  5. Manish

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate a birthday. Jose was our server and he was excellent, thorough, quick, attentive and kind. The food was amazing. Higher price point, but having been to similarly priced restaurants, this one was well worth it, and we will be coming back. Meats were excellent. Apps were also delicious with great variety.Highly recommend, and will pass the word on to others. Thank you for creating such a great restaurant.

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  6. Alexis VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience at Tzuco. With a large group in tow, I made multiple reservations, and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us seamlessly. Despite our size, the service remained attentive and patient throughout the afternoon. The food was excellent standouts included the guacamole, the duck waffle, and the quesabirria, all of which were crowd favorites. I highly recommend Tzuco for both its hospitality and its vibrant flavors.

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  7. Luis

    El Paso13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, would come back again! I had the octopus tacos and were excellent with an horchata drink.

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  8. Andrew VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can never have a bad meal there. I love the restaurant experience, and this is truly a gem in Chicago. My favorite restaurant hands down.

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  9. David

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really just lovely. Decor, service, food, drinks...everything. If you've never had a carajillo, do try one here. The queso fundido was heavenly. I may come back tomorrow morning.

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  10. Marc

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuy bueno!

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Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 993 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Google Map for Tzuco

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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